There is something about the first season of Friends
Friends was made before TV shows became yet another platform to publicise the work of designers. It is more representative of the “real” style of the 90s and less “fantasy of the costume department”. These days, apart from shows like CSI
where fashion is completely irrelevant, product placement is just as obvious when it comes to clothing than when showing off a new tablet computer.
where fashion is completely irrelevant, product placement is just as obvious when it comes to clothing than when showing off a new tablet computer.
Watching Friends now, when the 90s revival is on everyone’s lips is very inspiring because of the authenticity of the characters’ style. Of course I could just look at photos of my teen self in 1994 and reproduce my own style back then, but it wouldn’t be the same. I was a teenager, and I don’t want to dress like a teen from the 90s at 32. However, I don’t mind taking a page or two out of twenty-something Rachel, Monica or Phoebe’s book… and while I don’t want my closet to look like a time-machine, watching the show reminded me of some good stuff from the 90s. Good sartorial ideas I couldn’t understand back then because I was too young.
As we were watching episode after episode of the first season, I kept thinking about ways to incorporate Monica, Phoebe and Rachel’s style in my wardrobe, in a grown-up way… so on Polyvore I went!
Haley Lace Top, $30
Swedish Hasbeens lace-up boot, 2 995 SEK